Backstage (2016) s02e12 Episode Script
Shake It Off
[Vanessa.]
Previously on Backstage [flute playing.]
We say we're alone But that's not the case Does she look familiar to you? [girl.]
She's Chase, from Chase and Chance.
I love that show.
You can't just stomp in here and demand to change my project - Ms.
Maria! - How are you? Since I'm not dancing, maybe I could choreograph something.
[Alya.]
No.
No, no, don't freeze, not now.
[George.]
This is Cassandra, Aidan's girlfriend.
That's the last time I break my rules for you.
Then maybe it's time we end this.
We are so done.
[suspenseful music playing.]
[electric buzzing.]
[electric crackling.]
[girl giggling.]
Notice anything about that scene? Apparently, Bianca's a robot.
[Alya giggling.]
Wait, no.
Actually, she's a cybernetic sentient being.
I miss her so much.
- The music was missing.
- [Park.]
Exactly.
Music tells the story of our lives.
In film and TV, the music or score in a scene can tell even more story than the acting.
I won a CSA for that episode.
I said "can.
" [winks.]
What music do you hear when you see a picture of a giant shark? The Jaws theme song.
I love that movie.
Now, picture Darth Vader.
You hear his music right now, don't you? "Luke, I am your father.
" [chuckles.]
That is not how he sounds.
[Park.]
Tons of musicians have scored movies.
Broken Social Scene, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Daft Punk.
Now, I know you're all obsessed with the CAMDA Finals, - but we do still have school.
- [mouthing.]
So, your assignment today is to pair up and create your own score for this scene.
- Partners? - You bet.
Use music to change the story to whatever you want.
If only it were that easy.
My eyes are open, but I cannot see And I'm up and walking Still feels like a dream Until our eyes adjust, I guess We're only feeling in the darkness Oh, oh, oh - We just need a spark - Oh, oh - To light up the dark - Oh, oh I can feel you with me I can feel you with me - We just need a spark - Oh, oh - To light up the dark - Oh, oh I can feel you with me I can feel you with me We just need a spark [upbeat music playing.]
It's a jungle, we're all wild Hiding behind these proper smiles But I'm the lion, yeah, I'm the tiger If you see me, you run 'Cause I'm a hunter Queen of the jungle [music stops.]
[sighs.]
It doesn't matter what Helsweel says.
I'm proud of the work Mindy and I have done.
Oh, no.
What does that mean? A smile? And then, a frown? [sighs.]
This is new Helsweel territory.
She must hate it.
I have only one thing to say.
You could win CAMDAs with that solo.
- Really? - Really? [both chuckle.]
If you take it to the next level.
Don't fail her, Miss Morita.
[squeals.]
You were so great.
I'm so proud of you.
- Do you really think I could win? - Absolutely.
[chuckles.]
Just as soon as I figure out what Helsweel means by "take it to the next level.
" Even if the sun ain't shining bright Music always gonna make you Feel all right So, I'm thinking we make me into a superhero.
Hmm.
We can write an epic score.
- Horns and percussion and heroism.
- Yeah.
Am I talking to the trees? Sorry.
Is this still about what happened at the CAMDAs? Girl went full diva at qualifiers and then choked.
[whispers.]
It wasn't pretty.
Ever since I epically failed, I can't stop thinking about how to fix things with Frances.
Think about it some other time, okay? - We have an assignment.
- I know.
I know.
I just need, like, five minutes, okay? Fine, if it'll get you to focus.
[piano playing.]
Why does this sound familiar? So, this is a new arrangement of the song that Bianca and I wrote last year.
Maybe we should try something new for this assignment.
No, no way! This is my chance to change me and Bianca's story.
Remind her how good we were.
"Are.
" How good we are together.
And then what? Get her back, obviously.
[sighs.]
Okay, I'm ready when you are.
- I can't.
- Why not? Because Bianca needs time to heal.
Miles, she's had weeks! I'm telling you, as a friend, this isn't gonna work.
Park said that music can change the story.
I'm sorry to break it to you, but this story is over.
[techno music playing.]
Mindy and I are training hard, like, six, eight hours a day.
What more can I do? Sounds like you got it covered.
[sighs.]
You've got to have some idea what Helsweel means by "take it to the next level.
" You're her son.
First, say that a little louder.
I'm sure some kids in the art wing didn't hear you.
Sorry.
Second, "next level" means many things to her.
Show fire in your eyes.
Mindy's already doing that.
Work hard on your core.
No problems there.
Maybe she just thinks you need a second set of eyes, to get into the nitty-gritty corrections in your choreo.
Bingo.
I do not trust that smile.
You should be my coaching coach.
You realize I have my own dance to work on, right? How about I do your geography homework for a week? Two.
I know you hate tectonic plates.
Everyone hates tectonic plates.
They cause earthquakes.
You've got yourself a deal.
Tectonic plates.
[guitar playing.]
Can we help you, Alya? How does she do that? Sorry to interrupt, uh, but I've been working really hard on a new song.
Cool.
Do you wanna hear it? Maybe later.
Please.
Listen.
I really think this could be our song for the CAMDA Finals.
- Can you give us a minute? - Thank you.
It's Florence Welch meets Haim.
Just play.
Are you somebody's savior? Are you somebody Who takes what I gave ya? Go back to the top of the verse.
There's something there.
Are you somebody's savior? Are you somebody Who takes what I gave ya? Are you the 3 a.
m.
at my window Throwin' rocks 'Cause you got no other place to go? Yeah, that's not bad.
And we can make it better.
Together.
Whoa.
What I'm hearing is good, and you're talented - But? - But you don't listen.
You make everything all about you and your frail little ego.
What does that mean? I just I don't think you deserve a win right now.
Look I know my behavior at qualifiers wasn't cool.
But I'm here to show you that I'm a team player.
I'll do whatever you say.
Okay.
Drop and give me 20.
[chuckles.]
Okay, stop.
I wasn't serious.
But that was a good start.
Are you ready to check the ego and work? Absolutely.
[cell phone beeps.]
[clears throat.]
Sorry.
Let's do this.
So, you're gonna start in a really wide lunge.
And Mindy's about this high? Very funny.
Uh, then, you're gonna lead with your left elbow, going backwards.
It's missing something there, right? Uh How about a rond de jambe? Yeah.
- And then, into a - Jump.
[Vanessa giggles.]
- Brilliant.
- Yeah.
But I wanna make sure it stays unpredictable.
How about an off-balance turn on your right leg? Like this? [giggles.]
Um, I was thinking more heavy on your left side.
Uh, you mean [sighs.]
[chuckles.]
Uh, no, it's Um [crutch thuds.]
[grunts.]
- Hey, just relax.
We'll get it.
- No.
We won't.
'Cause I'm injured and I can't show you or anyone else what I mean.
It's really okay.
No, it's not.
How is Mindy gonna get to the next level if I'm her choreographer? I've already failed myself by getting injured again.
And soon, I'm gonna fail her too.
Have you seen how far Mindy's gotten? Even without you dancing right now.
You are so far from a failure.
So positive, so strong.
A force to be reckoned with.
Not to mention, insanely talented.
[sighs.]
You're amazing, Vanessa.
You're not the worst either.
[sighs.]
Are you somebody's savior? Are you the somebody That takes what I gave ya? What if the questions were less straightforward, more? Are you somebody's long night? Are you somebody's hold on tight? Are you the where it starts The where it ends? Are you the back together Just to fall apart again? We're finally jelling again.
Since when did five minutes become 50? Bianca.
- Um - Are you needed somewhere? [mutters.]
Just give me one second.
- I just need a little more time.
- So, you ignore my texts? Our assignment is due by the end of the day.
I might finally be in Frances' good books, and we're really getting somewhere with my song.
We need to get somewhere with our assignment.
- I know you can handle it.
- By myself? That's your grand plan? Me and Frances are making musical magic.
I can't leave now.
You're part of the band too.
If I know the song, we all win the finals.
No fair, she knows I love winning.
Fine.
I'll cover for you.
But this song better be good.
Are you sure you're not needed elsewhere? Nope.
Where were we? B minor? Did someone say "B minor"? [Frances.]
Finally.
We need your voice.
For harmonies? No, sharing lead with me in the verse.
Ego checked, remember? Okay.
I got your favorite.
Sour cream and onion.
You, uh You doing okay? [suspenseful music playing.]
[man screaming.]
Well this took a turn.
[suspenseful music continues.]
[girl screaming.]
Okay.
So, what's the story you're telling here? So, Bianca represents the monster that is love.
Look, man.
I get how you're feeling.
I've been there.
You didn't pour your heart out in front of everyone, Miles, only to get it stomped on.
[inhales.]
Okay.
Okay? If you wanna turn Bianca into a monster, I won't stop you.
But just ask yourself, "Is this really the story you wanna tell?" [hip-hop music playing.]
- [laughter.]
- [boy.]
Yeah! I can make it worth your while And don't take it personal But I have to turn you on Life can only be so steady Baby, me and you, we're ready It's not so predictable [claps.]
Boom.
That was cool.
- Someone got hot sauce in their bag.
- Swag.
And, baby, you [Sloane.]
Okay.
Enough fooling around, guys.
Let's try that first phrase again.
Five, six, seven, eight.
[hip-hop music continues playing.]
He must not have seen me.
Hey, Beckett! But he definitely heard me.
Tiny dancer what happened to your hot sauce? Are you somebody's savior? Are you the somebody Who takes what I gave ya? Are you the 3 a.
m.
at my window Throwing rocks 'Cause you got no other place to go? Are you somebody's long night? Are you somebody's hold on tight? Are you the where it starts The where it ends No.
No, no, no, no.
Something's not right.
Should we take it up a semitone? No, something else [Scarlett.]
Are you dragging behind the beat? No.
- What? - Um I think the verses are in the wrong order.
We should switch them.
Yeah.
Good idea.
- I had some more thoughts.
- Actually, I'm wiped.
Um, we'll take this song back to the group tomorrow and get everyone's notes.
Thanks, Scar.
Ciao, bellas.
- [Frances.]
Good work today.
- For a nobody in the back? - Uh, what happened to checking the ego? - I did! I listened to everything you said, skipped my classes, sang useless harmonies, and for what? So someone else could sing my song? Hey.
I didn't ask you to skip, and this is exactly what I was talking about.
You're not always gonna be the star, Alya.
Great.
So, this is another one of your little games.
No.
Then why are you still punishing me? Our whole group is gonna be singing a song that you wrote at the CAMDA Finals.
It's not a punishment.
That's a win.
Take it.
[upbeat sitcom music playing.]
[music slowly fades.]
[electric buzzing.]
- [class applauding.]
- [chuckling.]
Thank you, Leo.
[chuckles.]
Thoughts? Um It was funny.
Ah definitely a fresh take.
Who's next? I'll go.
This ought to be good.
Love comes and goes Everybody knows It always takes longer to heal Than you hope Can't breathe through the smoke But you will get stronger That was beautiful.
Well done, gentlemen.
[boy.]
Yeah.
You did good.
Do I need to talk to pretty boy? - What do you mean? - Come on.
I caught your face when he passed by.
What's up with you two? [sighs.]
He kissed me.
Now, he's tuning you out? I just don't know why he's acting like this.
[sighs.]
Look, don't let that boy get in your head.
Tiny dancer.
Eyes on me.
Eyes on me.
Didn't that scary teacher lady say you can win CAMDAs with those moves you choreographed? So, shake it off and focus.
I'd love too, but Beckett was supposed to help me coach.
So, find someone else.
Someone who brings out the best in you.
Like you? Flattered, TD, but how about someone who also knows ballet? Fair.
Hey.
I, um I know we haven't talked in a while, but I need your help.
[school bell ringing.]
Did I miss our whole presentation? Don't worry, I covered.
Oh, you're a lifesaver.
FYI, I accept thank yous in the form of Sephora gift cards because - we got a 92! - A 92? [squeals.]
Actually, Bianca, you got a 92.
Since you weren't here, Alya, you got a zero.
I hope whatever you were doing was worth it.
- You came.
- Of course, I came.
[chuckles.]
Mindy, this is Ms.
Maria.
I've heard so much about you.
Vanessa tells me that your dancing made Ms.
Helsweel smile.
- I think that might be a first.
- [chuckling.]
Mindy's the real deal, Ms.
Maria.
We just need to take her to the next level.
Then let's get to work.
'Cause I'm a hunter Queen of the jungle Don't mess with me 'Cause I'm a hunter, yeah Don't mess with me
Previously on Backstage [flute playing.]
We say we're alone But that's not the case Does she look familiar to you? [girl.]
She's Chase, from Chase and Chance.
I love that show.
You can't just stomp in here and demand to change my project - Ms.
Maria! - How are you? Since I'm not dancing, maybe I could choreograph something.
[Alya.]
No.
No, no, don't freeze, not now.
[George.]
This is Cassandra, Aidan's girlfriend.
That's the last time I break my rules for you.
Then maybe it's time we end this.
We are so done.
[suspenseful music playing.]
[electric buzzing.]
[electric crackling.]
[girl giggling.]
Notice anything about that scene? Apparently, Bianca's a robot.
[Alya giggling.]
Wait, no.
Actually, she's a cybernetic sentient being.
I miss her so much.
- The music was missing.
- [Park.]
Exactly.
Music tells the story of our lives.
In film and TV, the music or score in a scene can tell even more story than the acting.
I won a CSA for that episode.
I said "can.
" [winks.]
What music do you hear when you see a picture of a giant shark? The Jaws theme song.
I love that movie.
Now, picture Darth Vader.
You hear his music right now, don't you? "Luke, I am your father.
" [chuckles.]
That is not how he sounds.
[Park.]
Tons of musicians have scored movies.
Broken Social Scene, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Daft Punk.
Now, I know you're all obsessed with the CAMDA Finals, - but we do still have school.
- [mouthing.]
So, your assignment today is to pair up and create your own score for this scene.
- Partners? - You bet.
Use music to change the story to whatever you want.
If only it were that easy.
My eyes are open, but I cannot see And I'm up and walking Still feels like a dream Until our eyes adjust, I guess We're only feeling in the darkness Oh, oh, oh - We just need a spark - Oh, oh - To light up the dark - Oh, oh I can feel you with me I can feel you with me - We just need a spark - Oh, oh - To light up the dark - Oh, oh I can feel you with me I can feel you with me We just need a spark [upbeat music playing.]
It's a jungle, we're all wild Hiding behind these proper smiles But I'm the lion, yeah, I'm the tiger If you see me, you run 'Cause I'm a hunter Queen of the jungle [music stops.]
[sighs.]
It doesn't matter what Helsweel says.
I'm proud of the work Mindy and I have done.
Oh, no.
What does that mean? A smile? And then, a frown? [sighs.]
This is new Helsweel territory.
She must hate it.
I have only one thing to say.
You could win CAMDAs with that solo.
- Really? - Really? [both chuckle.]
If you take it to the next level.
Don't fail her, Miss Morita.
[squeals.]
You were so great.
I'm so proud of you.
- Do you really think I could win? - Absolutely.
[chuckles.]
Just as soon as I figure out what Helsweel means by "take it to the next level.
" Even if the sun ain't shining bright Music always gonna make you Feel all right So, I'm thinking we make me into a superhero.
Hmm.
We can write an epic score.
- Horns and percussion and heroism.
- Yeah.
Am I talking to the trees? Sorry.
Is this still about what happened at the CAMDAs? Girl went full diva at qualifiers and then choked.
[whispers.]
It wasn't pretty.
Ever since I epically failed, I can't stop thinking about how to fix things with Frances.
Think about it some other time, okay? - We have an assignment.
- I know.
I know.
I just need, like, five minutes, okay? Fine, if it'll get you to focus.
[piano playing.]
Why does this sound familiar? So, this is a new arrangement of the song that Bianca and I wrote last year.
Maybe we should try something new for this assignment.
No, no way! This is my chance to change me and Bianca's story.
Remind her how good we were.
"Are.
" How good we are together.
And then what? Get her back, obviously.
[sighs.]
Okay, I'm ready when you are.
- I can't.
- Why not? Because Bianca needs time to heal.
Miles, she's had weeks! I'm telling you, as a friend, this isn't gonna work.
Park said that music can change the story.
I'm sorry to break it to you, but this story is over.
[techno music playing.]
Mindy and I are training hard, like, six, eight hours a day.
What more can I do? Sounds like you got it covered.
[sighs.]
You've got to have some idea what Helsweel means by "take it to the next level.
" You're her son.
First, say that a little louder.
I'm sure some kids in the art wing didn't hear you.
Sorry.
Second, "next level" means many things to her.
Show fire in your eyes.
Mindy's already doing that.
Work hard on your core.
No problems there.
Maybe she just thinks you need a second set of eyes, to get into the nitty-gritty corrections in your choreo.
Bingo.
I do not trust that smile.
You should be my coaching coach.
You realize I have my own dance to work on, right? How about I do your geography homework for a week? Two.
I know you hate tectonic plates.
Everyone hates tectonic plates.
They cause earthquakes.
You've got yourself a deal.
Tectonic plates.
[guitar playing.]
Can we help you, Alya? How does she do that? Sorry to interrupt, uh, but I've been working really hard on a new song.
Cool.
Do you wanna hear it? Maybe later.
Please.
Listen.
I really think this could be our song for the CAMDA Finals.
- Can you give us a minute? - Thank you.
It's Florence Welch meets Haim.
Just play.
Are you somebody's savior? Are you somebody Who takes what I gave ya? Go back to the top of the verse.
There's something there.
Are you somebody's savior? Are you somebody Who takes what I gave ya? Are you the 3 a.
m.
at my window Throwin' rocks 'Cause you got no other place to go? Yeah, that's not bad.
And we can make it better.
Together.
Whoa.
What I'm hearing is good, and you're talented - But? - But you don't listen.
You make everything all about you and your frail little ego.
What does that mean? I just I don't think you deserve a win right now.
Look I know my behavior at qualifiers wasn't cool.
But I'm here to show you that I'm a team player.
I'll do whatever you say.
Okay.
Drop and give me 20.
[chuckles.]
Okay, stop.
I wasn't serious.
But that was a good start.
Are you ready to check the ego and work? Absolutely.
[cell phone beeps.]
[clears throat.]
Sorry.
Let's do this.
So, you're gonna start in a really wide lunge.
And Mindy's about this high? Very funny.
Uh, then, you're gonna lead with your left elbow, going backwards.
It's missing something there, right? Uh How about a rond de jambe? Yeah.
- And then, into a - Jump.
[Vanessa giggles.]
- Brilliant.
- Yeah.
But I wanna make sure it stays unpredictable.
How about an off-balance turn on your right leg? Like this? [giggles.]
Um, I was thinking more heavy on your left side.
Uh, you mean [sighs.]
[chuckles.]
Uh, no, it's Um [crutch thuds.]
[grunts.]
- Hey, just relax.
We'll get it.
- No.
We won't.
'Cause I'm injured and I can't show you or anyone else what I mean.
It's really okay.
No, it's not.
How is Mindy gonna get to the next level if I'm her choreographer? I've already failed myself by getting injured again.
And soon, I'm gonna fail her too.
Have you seen how far Mindy's gotten? Even without you dancing right now.
You are so far from a failure.
So positive, so strong.
A force to be reckoned with.
Not to mention, insanely talented.
[sighs.]
You're amazing, Vanessa.
You're not the worst either.
[sighs.]
Are you somebody's savior? Are you the somebody That takes what I gave ya? What if the questions were less straightforward, more? Are you somebody's long night? Are you somebody's hold on tight? Are you the where it starts The where it ends? Are you the back together Just to fall apart again? We're finally jelling again.
Since when did five minutes become 50? Bianca.
- Um - Are you needed somewhere? [mutters.]
Just give me one second.
- I just need a little more time.
- So, you ignore my texts? Our assignment is due by the end of the day.
I might finally be in Frances' good books, and we're really getting somewhere with my song.
We need to get somewhere with our assignment.
- I know you can handle it.
- By myself? That's your grand plan? Me and Frances are making musical magic.
I can't leave now.
You're part of the band too.
If I know the song, we all win the finals.
No fair, she knows I love winning.
Fine.
I'll cover for you.
But this song better be good.
Are you sure you're not needed elsewhere? Nope.
Where were we? B minor? Did someone say "B minor"? [Frances.]
Finally.
We need your voice.
For harmonies? No, sharing lead with me in the verse.
Ego checked, remember? Okay.
I got your favorite.
Sour cream and onion.
You, uh You doing okay? [suspenseful music playing.]
[man screaming.]
Well this took a turn.
[suspenseful music continues.]
[girl screaming.]
Okay.
So, what's the story you're telling here? So, Bianca represents the monster that is love.
Look, man.
I get how you're feeling.
I've been there.
You didn't pour your heart out in front of everyone, Miles, only to get it stomped on.
[inhales.]
Okay.
Okay? If you wanna turn Bianca into a monster, I won't stop you.
But just ask yourself, "Is this really the story you wanna tell?" [hip-hop music playing.]
- [laughter.]
- [boy.]
Yeah! I can make it worth your while And don't take it personal But I have to turn you on Life can only be so steady Baby, me and you, we're ready It's not so predictable [claps.]
Boom.
That was cool.
- Someone got hot sauce in their bag.
- Swag.
And, baby, you [Sloane.]
Okay.
Enough fooling around, guys.
Let's try that first phrase again.
Five, six, seven, eight.
[hip-hop music continues playing.]
He must not have seen me.
Hey, Beckett! But he definitely heard me.
Tiny dancer what happened to your hot sauce? Are you somebody's savior? Are you the somebody Who takes what I gave ya? Are you the 3 a.
m.
at my window Throwing rocks 'Cause you got no other place to go? Are you somebody's long night? Are you somebody's hold on tight? Are you the where it starts The where it ends No.
No, no, no, no.
Something's not right.
Should we take it up a semitone? No, something else [Scarlett.]
Are you dragging behind the beat? No.
- What? - Um I think the verses are in the wrong order.
We should switch them.
Yeah.
Good idea.
- I had some more thoughts.
- Actually, I'm wiped.
Um, we'll take this song back to the group tomorrow and get everyone's notes.
Thanks, Scar.
Ciao, bellas.
- [Frances.]
Good work today.
- For a nobody in the back? - Uh, what happened to checking the ego? - I did! I listened to everything you said, skipped my classes, sang useless harmonies, and for what? So someone else could sing my song? Hey.
I didn't ask you to skip, and this is exactly what I was talking about.
You're not always gonna be the star, Alya.
Great.
So, this is another one of your little games.
No.
Then why are you still punishing me? Our whole group is gonna be singing a song that you wrote at the CAMDA Finals.
It's not a punishment.
That's a win.
Take it.
[upbeat sitcom music playing.]
[music slowly fades.]
[electric buzzing.]
- [class applauding.]
- [chuckling.]
Thank you, Leo.
[chuckles.]
Thoughts? Um It was funny.
Ah definitely a fresh take.
Who's next? I'll go.
This ought to be good.
Love comes and goes Everybody knows It always takes longer to heal Than you hope Can't breathe through the smoke But you will get stronger That was beautiful.
Well done, gentlemen.
[boy.]
Yeah.
You did good.
Do I need to talk to pretty boy? - What do you mean? - Come on.
I caught your face when he passed by.
What's up with you two? [sighs.]
He kissed me.
Now, he's tuning you out? I just don't know why he's acting like this.
[sighs.]
Look, don't let that boy get in your head.
Tiny dancer.
Eyes on me.
Eyes on me.
Didn't that scary teacher lady say you can win CAMDAs with those moves you choreographed? So, shake it off and focus.
I'd love too, but Beckett was supposed to help me coach.
So, find someone else.
Someone who brings out the best in you.
Like you? Flattered, TD, but how about someone who also knows ballet? Fair.
Hey.
I, um I know we haven't talked in a while, but I need your help.
[school bell ringing.]
Did I miss our whole presentation? Don't worry, I covered.
Oh, you're a lifesaver.
FYI, I accept thank yous in the form of Sephora gift cards because - we got a 92! - A 92? [squeals.]
Actually, Bianca, you got a 92.
Since you weren't here, Alya, you got a zero.
I hope whatever you were doing was worth it.
- You came.
- Of course, I came.
[chuckles.]
Mindy, this is Ms.
Maria.
I've heard so much about you.
Vanessa tells me that your dancing made Ms.
Helsweel smile.
- I think that might be a first.
- [chuckling.]
Mindy's the real deal, Ms.
Maria.
We just need to take her to the next level.
Then let's get to work.
'Cause I'm a hunter Queen of the jungle Don't mess with me 'Cause I'm a hunter, yeah Don't mess with me